Mikhail Tal was a Latvian and later Soviet chess international master and the eighth World Chess Champion (1960-1961). Known as the 'Wizard of Riga', Tal was celebrated for his aggressive playing style and willingness to make daring sacrifices. He became the World Champion at just 23 by defeating Mikhail Botvinnik and remained an influential figure in chess despite health issues throughout his life. Tal's legacy is honored annually in the form of the Tal Memorial chess tournament in Russia, commemorating his contributions to the game.
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Time Zone - Europe/Riga (2:0 E)
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Mikhail Tal belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Riga
Place of Death: Moscow
Cause of Death: kidney failure
Educated At: University of Latvia
Occupation: chess player | chess composer | journalist | writer
Spouses: Salli Landau
Awards Received: world chess champion | Merited Master of Sports of the USSR | Order of the Badge of Honour | Order of Friendship of Peoples
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Scorpio 50 | 17 Scorpio 15 | 17 Aquarius 13 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 52 | 11 Cancer 16 | 18 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mercury | 11 Scorpio 25 | 6 Sagittarius 51 | 21 Capricorn 34 |
| Venus | 21 Sagittarius 2 | 3 Scorpio 6 | 4 Aries 2 |
| Mars | 26 Virgo 52 | 3 Sagittarius 30 | 16 Scorpio 5 |
| Jupiter | 24 Sagittarius 57 | 25 Cancer 9 | 14 Capricorn 48 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 0 | 25 Pisces 22 | 20 Pisces 50 |
| Uranus | 7 Taurus 13 | 29 Taurus 57 | 5 Taurus 52 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 28 | 29 Pisces 37 | 18 Virgo 22 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 44 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 27 Cancer 12 |
| Rahu | 26 Sagittarius 19 | 14 Pisces 57 | 21 Sagittarius 36 |
| Ketu | 26 Gemini 19 | 14 Virgo 57 | 21 Gemini 36 |
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